“I’m Putting Myself in a Time-Out”: Suzi “Going Categorical”
When children play, they often say things such as “you be the mommy” or “I’m the teacher” (Gordon, 2002). Children establish these categories of “mommy” or “teacher” as part of their play sequences, which allow them to play in different roles, and assume adult roles even for just a moment. The work...
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Language: | English |
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Columbia University Libraries
2013-05-01
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Series: | Studies in Applied Linguistics & TESOL |
Online Access: | https://journals.library.columbia.edu/index.php/SALT/article/view/1350 |